{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/insomnia/11","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7439-markdown","title":"Can you recommend a strain that will help with pain and  insomnia better than candyland with crumble?","slug":"can-you-recommend-a-strain-that-will-help-with-pain-and-insomnia-better-than-candyland-with-crumble","content":"\n_____________________\nBeing a cross between platinum cookies (my favorite strain) and grandaddy purple (my other favorite strain), candy land should be a sleepytime strain. Strangely enough, Candyland is actually a sativa dominant hybrid. This strain is actually a bad strain for insomnia and an alright one for pain. Personally, I would use Candlyland for writing a song rather than sleeping.\n\nIf you like candyland, then I would try grandaddy purple to catch some Zs or even platinum cookies. I find platinum cookies to be a good nighttime strain. I would gravitate to these strains if I was trying to fall asleep: \n\nTahoe OG, Master OG, Royal Kush. \n\nryan","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7383-markdown","title":"Is CBD oil good for insomnia?","slug":"is-cbd-oil-good-for-insomnia","content":"\n_____________________\nInsomnia is one of the most popular applications for medical cannabis, but like with other conditions there may be some trial and error to find the right formula. Personally I have had luck with 2 x CBD-to-1x THC ratios.\n\n1. HelloMD's Insomnia's community has lots of post on sleep: https://www.hellomd.com/learn/insomnia\n\nGood luck with it.\n\nLarry","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7367-markdown","title":"Where can I buy cbd for use as a sleep remedy?","slug":"where-can-i-buy-cbd-for-use-as-a-sleep-remedy","content":"\n_____________________\nThat is an interesting question as there is some debate as to whether you should use CBD to sleep. In fact there is some evidence that CBD is more likely to keep you awake, which is confusing as it is also a relaxant. It is THC, typically from indica strains, which is sedative.\r\n\r\nHere is a link for you:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.projectcbd.org/sleep-disorders\n\npamelahadfield\n_____________________\nHey there, \r\n\r\nI'm proud to say that ONA.life sell's the Hmblt sleep dose pen. This new product just won 2016 Times best invention. \r\n\r\nBest, \r\n- Nurit\n\nnurit","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7352-markdown","title":"I can't seem to get the same feeling from a vape pen as I do from smoking flowers - why? I'd prefer vaping","slug":"i-cant-seem-to-get-the-same-feeling-from-a-vape-pen-as-i-do-from-smoking-flowers-why-id-prefer-vaping","content":"\"I travel a lot and need cannabis to sleep but don't want to carry. How can I find the right vape that will allow me to sleep like the flowers do at home?\"\n_____________________\nMy understanding is that the vape pens miss out on the terpenes and the terpenes affect the taste and smell as well as the effect of the Cannabis so this may account for the difference that you notice when you use a vape pen versus smoking flower.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\n@DrOlson mentioned one of the main differences between cannabis flower and most vaporizers.  We use Essential Oils which are cocktails of terpenes, the directive elements of the cannabis flower that are often lost in favor of higher THC potency during extraction, to customize each of our vaporizers to create the feeling people want when they choose various types of cannabis.  For sleep, we primarily recommend our DEEP pen which blends Lavender, Chamomile and Orange essentials to create a relaxing and soothing experience, as well as our BALANCE or BALANCE+ vaporizers that have no psychoactive effect, but have been reported to act as sleep aids, as well as anti-inflammatories and general pain and stress relief.\n\nOne more thing to consider is that when you smoke flower, you're inhaling the burning plant matter (leaves, stems, etc.) which if it's being lit directly from a lighter (at temps up to 3,590℉) or smoldering (at temps up to 1,100℉) creates the smoke that is missing from vaporized cannabis.  Our vaporizers create heated air at a much lower temperature, only enough to activate the various cannabinoids and terpenes, and that process doesn't create any smoke from combustion like you experience with flower or tobacco. This smoke itself does likely impact the overall experience, but by all accounts it's a very unhealthy delivery system because of what it does to the lungs and the body over time.\n\nmichaelkatz","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7351-markdown","title":"My diagnosis is \"mild\" cerebral palsy   ","slug":"my-diagnosis-is-mild-cerebral-palsy","content":"\"My diagnosis is \"mild\" cerebral palsy; some symptoms are like fibromyalgia. In addition:  muscle spasms, chronic pain, leg weakness, difficulty sleeping.  In my four years on medical marijuana, the blessed herb has “quelled” my pain enough to get some sleep, but not deep enough sleep to ever feel rested.   My question for you is:  What do you believe to be the best ratio of THC to CBD for muscle spasms and resulting pain.  I wrote THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA HANDBOOK: A PATIENT’S GUIDE TO HOLISTIC HEALING WITH CANNABIS, so I know a bit on the topic -- but it's not easy finding specific ratios for specific issues. And, as I'm sure you know, other cannabinoids like CBN, CBG and CBC are also noted to help with pain and spasms, but almost never listed in a chemical analysis available to patients. A very well respected M.D. who has written books on cannabis told me to use a ratio of 3:1 CBD:THC.  So I’m doing my own trial on that right now, using two separate products to get that ratio – or close to it, anyway.  But I’d love to know your opinion.  Thanks for being there and for your help! Norma\"\n_____________________\nI certainly don't have the kind of problems that you've had to deal with since birth but your question has significant complexity. I actually would like to know what you're doing the rest of the day. Are you taking CBD during the day? Do you have a good sleep hygiene, like wearing sunglasses about an hour before bedtime? Do you have a stressful job? Do you notice your mind won't shut up? Do you maintain a healthy blood level of vitamin D3? Are you doing Sativa and then following it with Indica? Have you tried a large doses of CBD or concentrated CBD? Are you rubbing your body down with 1:1 CBD: THC Salve before bedtime? Are you taking concentrated calcium (increases muscle spasms) or do you take magnesium? Have you had your genetic chart done with a methylation analysis? If you have your methylation analysis it may reveals at you need specific nutrients, or if you have COMT snps (Single nucleotide polymorphisms) in your chart, it indicates that you are very sensitive to neurotransmitter imbalances and you may benefit from stabilizing the neurotransmitters with other supplements.\nI would love to continue this dialogue but I can only answer one time and then you must come back in with a new entry in order for me to answer you again.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nHello there!  To start off, I want to  say kudos for taking the challenges of even \"mild\" CP and going on to overcome said challenges and even write a book on med. cann that has helped others!  Besides the excellent advice from Dr. Olsen, I might add that you might want to look into two sets of  med cann products.  One set, for daytime, might have more CBD & THC  and the other set of med cann products with more THC & CBN.   The reason that I don't set a specific ratio of cannabinoids is that every person is different in their response!  At least for me, one of the beauties of cann. medicine is that dosage is placed in the control of the patient.  So I say go ahead and experiment;  for example the 3:1 ratio of CBD:THC is probably not supported by any literature but by a pooled analysis of the pts seen by this physician.   However, why not experiment (carefully) w/ 2:1 ratio?  or 10:1?  Don't forget, method of cann. intake will also effect the pharmacodynamics/ pharmacokinetics (what the drug does to the body and vice versa).  That is, using a vape-pen will be a completely different experience from trying tincture drops in tea or even micro-dosing edibles.    I hope that this helps; feel free to joing any of our qualified MD's for a tele-chat session!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7341-markdown","title":"Can I purchase from you with an AZ MM ID?","slug":"can-i-purchase-from-you-with-an-az-mm-id","content":"\"I have diagnosed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis, Interstitial Cystitis and, sadly, a couple more. The worst symptom of all these, combined, is chronic insomnia.  I typically don't fall asleep until 2:30-4:30am, sometimes I don't fall asleep at all and will watch the sunrise. This is after taking multiple types of meds (antihistamine, melatonin, benzos, etc) at about 10:30 at night. I don't drink alcohol or caffeine, nor do I nap during the day, in the hopes that I am able to actually sleep at bedtime.  Nothing works and I'm very concerned about the amount of medication that I'm taking.\n\nI haven't been anywhere near any type of cannabis for almost 30yrs, so I have no clue where to start.  \n\nMy first question is; I live in AZ.  If I am able to obtain an ID card here, am I able to consult and purchase from you?\"\n_____________________\nWe do not sell any cannabis products but we do keep you informed about cannabis products especially from our cannabis partners and you will see those advertised on our website.\nIn order to purchase products from California, you must be in California because I don't think any cannabis company will ship across state lines. To obtain a California recommendation you must be physically present in California at the time of your interview.\nIn order to answer your question regarding your chronic insomnia, you would have to pose the question as a new one since I can only answer once for your current question.\nI would like to know what treatment plan you're using currently that isn't working. Are you doing Sativa followed by Indica? If so, you're just bumping your THC up over and over again and stimulating your brain. When you are doing Sativa and you want to go to sleep, add a healthy dose of CBD and it will combine with a high THC in the Sativa to make an Indica. If you go to sleep and can't stay asleep then you may need CBN. If you have a stressful day I doing courage that you use CBD through the day to help with your sleep at night.\nIf you need additional information, please send it in another question or you can wait and see if I other doctors and answers this question you have posed.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7313-markdown","title":"Effects on sleep","slug":"effects-on-sleep","content":"\"Why do my dreams go away if I smoke cannabis daily for about a week? And then, why do they return so vividly if I take a tolerance break? \"\n_____________________\nAccording to an 2014 article on LeafScience.com, here is their answer to your question:\nMarijuana and REM Sleep\n\nThe brain is most active during REM sleep and most dreaming is thought to occur during this stage. Numerous studies have shown that using marijuana before bed reduces REM sleep. Researchers believe this is why marijuana users report fewer dreams.\n\nDuring the night, the brain cycles through 4 different stages of sleep, spending the most time in deep sleep (or slow-wave sleep) and REM sleep. The amount of time spent in these two stages is closely related. In fact, studies show that marijuana lengthens the time the brain spends in deep sleep, which leads to less REM sleep.\n\nIngesting THC or marijuana before bed also appears to reduce the density of rapid eye movements during REM sleep. Interestingly, less REM density has been linked to more restful sleep.\n\nMost studies on marijuana and REM sleep have looked at the effects of THC. However, other compounds in marijuana may interfere with THC’s effect on sleep. For example, CBD has been found to promote wakefulness compared to taking THC alone.\nWhat Happens When Quitting\n\nRegular users of cannabis experience an abnormal increase in REM sleep when use is stopped. This is called the REM rebound effect, which leads to longer and denser periods of REM sleep. The REM rebound explains why cannabis users often experience highly vivid dreaming when trying to quit.\n\nThe sleep disturbances that occur during cannabis withdrawal usually begin 24-72 hours after quitting and can persist for up to 6-7 weeks.\n\nInterestingly, the REM rebound is not unique to cannabis use. Other substances that interfere with sleep, such as alcohol and sleep medications, can cause REM rebound too. What’s more, people who are sleep deprived often undergo a rebound in non-REM sleep.\n\nThe rebound effect appears to be the body’s way of coping with being deprived of certain stages of sleep.\n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7284-markdown","title":"Hello Doc, Im taking Ambian10mg for sleep, and stopped for 7 days","slug":"hello-doc-im-taking-ambian10mg-for-sleep-and-stopped-for-7-days","content":"\"I'm nauseous everyday. Would i be having withdrawals from this procedure? If so what can I do?  \"\n_____________________\nAmbien (Zolpidem) is a sedative used as a sleep aide. Numerous reported side effects, including a direct link with developing cancer, have been noted. I would avoid using ambien at all costs. Physical dependence can occur with Zolpidem. Try cannabis, it is a safe, natural herb that is extremely effective for insomnia.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7269-markdown","title":"Terra edible Blueberry made me throw up 2 hrs and extreme vertigo","slug":"terra-edible-blueberry-made-me-throw-up-2-hrs-and-extreme-vertigo","content":"\"I'm new to cannabis. I had 1 Terra Espresso edible the first night and it was perfect. 2nd night tried 1 blueberry and in 1 1/2 hours It made me extremely sick. I vomited over 2 hours (like 12-15 times) and had extreme vertigo. Was sick til noon the next day.  Are the sprays and joints better than edibles? Scared to try again..... but really want to sleep at night and calm my restless legs\"\n_____________________\nEdibles can be pretty tricky until you are familiar with the effects.  You did the right thing by starting with a small dose.\n\nInteresting that you tolerated the espresso bean ok, but had trouble with the blueberry.  Do you have any food allergies that could account for the difference in effects, assuming cannabinoid levels were basically the same?\n\nIn any case, edibles can be tricky regardless of food allergy because your body processes the cannabis differently resulting in very different effects including dramatically delayed onset.  \n\nFor this reason I would recommend trying a different method of consumption.  Tinctures for example can be dropped under your tongue and held there for a minute or so to let it be absorbed through blood vessels in your mouth which is a must faster, more direct method than digesting an edible.  You may feel effects within 10-20 minutes with sublingual administration.\n\nSimilarly you could try a vape solution.  With vaping you can take very small puffs and the effects should be noticeable within about 10 minutes, so it's easy to go in very small increments and not have to wait over an hour to gauge effects like with edibles.\n\nUnderstandable that the unpleasant experience would make you apprehensive about trying again, but taking the wrong dose of nearly any medicine can cause adverse effects.  The important part is learning the right dose and method for your personal situation.\n\nBest wishes, hope you find something that works for you!\n\nbenson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7268-markdown","title":"What are the best methods of ingestion and combinations for insomnia? ","slug":"what-are-the-best-methods-of-ingestion-and-combinations-for-insomnia","content":"\"I started about a month ago with CBD for pain (working!) and THC at night for insomnia but not working. First used in form of tincture (no real effect...does it take time to build up?) then I tried a couple edibles (dizzy, nauseous, felt like chest compressing) and still needing to follow up with pharmaceuticals to sleep.  Any suggestions? (Not a smoker, though) Would love to get off pharmaceuticals! \"\n_____________________\nTinctures should work to help you get to sleep. It is possible you did not use enough, the tincture was too low a dose, or you used it improperly. Absolute Extracts makes a great indica tincture spray that you hold in your mouth for 1 minute to help you sleep. I have a friend who swears by it.\n\nryan\n_____________________\nTry items like edibles  with a slightly lower amount of THC and perhaps some CBN;  these two cannabinoids  working together have helped many pts sleep.  Also, here's a little trick that might also work for you tincture-wise;  instead of just using it sublingually (under the tongue) try it in a nice soothing warm non-caffeinated tea like chamomile and put the tincture drops there and drink it slowly.  I hope these help!  Don't forget to review general sleep hygiene/ prep tips for sleep at SleepAssociation.org & SleepFoundation.org, continue to exercise daily if possible.\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7217-markdown","title":"I have suffer from intense pain from  interstitial cystitis and suffer from insomnia and anxiety.","slug":"i-have-suffer-from-intense-pain-from-interstitial-cystitis-and-suffer-from-insomnia-and-anxiety","content":"\"I suffer from neurogenic pain from my interstitial cystitis and have intense muscle tightness from pelvic floor dysfunction. I also suffer from insomnia and anxiety. Can cannibus help and if so what type/strains? And how do I get it?\"\n_____________________\nYes cannabis can help, you may want to try a variety of strains and methods. Cannabis can be inhaled, it can taken sublingually, it can be ingested as a food or pill, it can applied directly to the skin and it can also be used as a suppository. I would try various strains and methods and see what works best for you and your lifestyle.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7207-markdown","title":"My wife purchased the Tahoe OG Kush Hybrid but feels it has an alerting effect. ","slug":"my-wife-purchased-the-tahoe-og-kush-hybrid-but-feels-it-has-an-alerting-effect","content":"\"She would like something less alerting for insomnia. Also I am looking for a high THC Indica in preparation for starting the RSO program. Please advise. \"\n_____________________\nTahoe OG  is a Sativa dominant strain which can be stimulating and therefore does not help some with insomnia. Throughout the day Tahoe OG may work well as a hybrid but when it comes to sleep, I recommend switching to a pure Indica about 2 hours prior to bedtime. Granddaddy Purple and Platinum Kush are a couple strains that put me to sleep and Platinum Kush has traces of CBD which also help me relax.\n\nBartSmart","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":120,"numPages":20,"currentPage":11,"id":5389,"name":"Insomnia","slug":"insomnia","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}